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Venezuela Wants Its Oil Talent Back. Many Refuse to Return.
Venezuela seeks to revive its oil industry as US licenses allow major firms like Chevron, BP, Eni, Repsol, and Shell to operate again in 2026. However, skilled engineers required to run oil fields have largely left the country, prompting companies such as Halliburton and Chevron to actively recruit them.
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